The US aluminium industry’s dependence on Canada extends far beyond primary aluminium imports. While Canada supplies around 75 per cent of US imported primary aluminium, covering roughly 60 per cent of the country’s annual aluminium usage, it is also a major supplier of crude oil, natural gas and...
Voya Energy has unveiled an aluminium-based power system that converts low-grade aluminium scrap into electricity through a low-temperature electrochemical process, offering a potential new route for aluminium recycling, energy storage and off-grid power generation. The Hayward, California-based...
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The Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) Forum 2024, under the patronage of esteemed UAE leadership, heralds a new era of industrial advancement and sustainability. With an array of strategic partnerships and sponsorships, including key players like Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the stage is set to...
In the ever-evolving landscape of the aluminium industry, this weekend has been marked by a flurry of developments, ranging from life-altering innovations to sobering tragedies. National Aluminium Company (NALCO) has unveiled AL-59, a cutting-edge aluminium alloy ingot poised to redefine the...
On Monday, March 25, Century Aluminum announced it would get up to $500 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations as part of the Industrial Demonstrations Program (IDP). Century's Green Aluminum Smelter Project will receive Bipartisan Infrastructure Law...
On March 25, Golden Aluminum was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations to begin award negotiations for up to $22.3 million in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act funding as part of the Industrial Demonstrations Program...
According to a report on Monday, March 25, the aluminium industry in Yunnan province has encountered a significant hit due to dry weather, resulting in production cuts. China’s Yunnan province is otherwise known for its hydropower generation and supply. Beijing Capital Futures released a report...
Aluminium, ubiquitous in nature and abundant in the Earth's crust, emerges as a cornerstone of modern scientific research and technological innovation. Its versatility knows no bounds, permeating industries from aviation to renewable energy, and now, it stands poised at the forefront of...
News has come through that the Yunnan government has released additional power units to its local aluminium industry. We understand about 500,000 tonnes of smelting capacity is allowed to re-enter the market, and local companies are now preparing their pots. But the news comes with a twist and...
Industry experts stated on Monday that aluminium smelters in China's southwestern province of Yunnan are restarting factories due to improved power availability. This development is expected to result in the restoration of approximately 500,000 tonnes of annual production. In November, smelters in...
The Norwegian government, industry associations, and trade unions have agreed on the future of the Norwegian CO2 compensation scheme, which will be valid from 2024 until 2030. This agreement involves the Norwegian government, Norsk Industri, Energi & Forbundet for ledelse og teknikk,...
According to a report on March 14, Norsk Hydro will soon begin upgrading the remaining 120 electrolytic cells at Hydro Husnes Line A with state-of-the-art technology, investing NOK 225 million. This is the final stage of upgradation that started with Husnes' Line B and continued with 80 out of 200...
The Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) recently inaugurated a cutting-edge steam boiler to enhance the factory's power generation operations. Valued at approximately $300,000, this new equipment is poised to ramp up the production of carbon anodes, a crucial component in the primary aluminium...
Primary aluminium production across Europe (including Russia) totalled 579,000 tonnes during January 2024, reflecting a rise of 3,000 tonnes from 576,000 tonnes in December 2023 and a hike of 5,000 tonnes from 574,000 tonnes in January 2023. The production improved for the second straight month as...
Qingzhen City recently upgraded its aluminium industry towards a sustainable and greener future. The city carried out three crucial initiatives, which helped the industry move towards a sustainable environment. The first step entails enhancing "energy efficiency and emission reduction" initiatives....
Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov recently visited several key enterprises in the Pavlodar region, such as Aluminium of Kazakhstan, KSP Steel, Kazakhstan Electrolysis Plant, Aksu Ferroalloy Plant, and Aksu Power Plant. The visit assessed the progress of implementing the...
Catalysts play a pivotal role in expediting chemical reactions and enhancing their efficiency. The advancement of new catalytic technologies is crucial for driving the transition towards green energy. The Rice University laboratory led by nanotechnology innovator Naomi Halas has discovered an...
On March 8, 2024, China announced that it had established stricter energy intensity targets for 2024, following its failure to meet last year's goal. As the world's largest energy consumer, China is intensifying efforts to align with its climate objectives within the five-year plan concluding in...
Global mining and metal giant Rio Tinto's alumina refineries and Orica's cyanide plant in Australia, both of which are significant gas consumers, are operating at limited capacity as they race to secure supplies after a fire on a crucial gas pipeline managed by retailer Jemena, which serves...
Rusal Aughinish Alumina, located in Limerick, Ireland, is considering using hydrogen as an alternative clean energy source and deploying electric heat pumps at its refinery, aiming to decarbonise its high-heat refinement process. According to a report on March 6, Aughinish Alumina, the largest...
